Waiting well: Supporting you while you wait

The Nottalone website provides information about mental health support for all ages in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. It is easily accessed by visiting the Nottalone website. 

The Nottalone website provides:

• Helpful videos, links and information about different mental health conditions
• Access to different resources for managing symptoms and suicidal thoughts
• Links to local based projects that provide mental health support

Nottinghamshire Crisis Sanctuaries can help you with support, information and guidance if you are over 18 years old and experiencing mental health issues or in a mental health crisis.

They are available across a number of locations in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and are open seven nights a week in the City, Beeston and Mansfield. The Worksop venue is open every Wednesday and Sunday.

The team is ready to listen and waiting to hear from you on 0330 822 4100 (open 4pm to 11pm daily).

You can also just drop in to one of the sanctuaries:

• Beeston: 318 High Road, NG9 1EJ, open 6pm to 11pm Monday to Sunday
• Mansfield: top of St John Street, NG18 1QJ, open 4pm to 9pm Monday to Sunday
• Worksop: Hardy Street, S80 1EH, open 5pm to 10pm Wednesday and Sunday
• Nottingham City: The Wellbeing Hub, 73 Hounds Gate, NG1 6BB open 6pm to 11pm Monday to Sunday

If you do not want to attend the Crisis Sanctuaries in person, you can get help on the phone or via video calling platforms.

For full information please visit the Nottinghamshire Crisis Sanctuaries website.

Some people find that keeping a record of their thoughts, feelings and activities helps them recognise patterns and trigger points.

This can be helpful to maintaining a healthy mind.

A common saying is a problem shared is a problem halved.

However, many people find talking to someone difficult. It is important to choose someone you trust. This can be someone you already know or someone totally new. We have provided contact numbers or services that you can reach out to.

Being outdoors has a major benefit to our mental health. There are many things you can do which include:

• Take a pet for a walk
• Do some gardening
• Visit the outdoor gyms
• Join a walking group
• Set yourself some time to relax outdoors

You may have things that you have enjoyed doing in the past such as reading, cooking, swimming, cycling, writing or photography.

There might also be things you have always wanted to try, so why not give these a go now?

You can register to access support from Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust on Recap. 

This service allows staff to offer suggestions and things that may help you from leaflets, videos and weblinks.

Other apps, offering advice and tools for self-care, may be helpful. These include:

• Moodnotes
• Thrive
• Worry Tree
• WellMind